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What is the mythical substance thought to turn base metal into gold?
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Why is a metal not called a base even though it destroys acid compounds?
A base is not simply a substance that reacts with an acid. A base is a substance that accepts or "steals" a hydrogen ion from an acid or produces hydroxide ions (OH-) in water. A metal does neither of these.
Is a base a compound that forms metal and nonmetal ions when it dissolves in water?
No, a base is a substance that raises pH when added to water. While some bases do indeed release metal and nonmetal ions, many do not, and many that release metal/nonmetal ions are not bases.
An acid is a substance that produces what in a solution?
Salts are made when an acid reacts with a base, carbonate or metal. The name of the salt formed depends on the metal in the base and the acid used. For example, salts made using hydrochloric acid are called chlorides
Are alkalies and base same?
Yes,alkalies and bases are the same. An alkali is a soluble salt of an alkali metal like sodium or potassium. Today, the term alkali describes a substance that chemically is a base (the opposite of an acid).
What is the base metal for galvanised iron pipe?
The base metal is iron - the active metal is zinc (galvanized)
What method is used to find out if a substance is metal or non-metal?
To find out whether a substance is a metal, its electrical conductivity, and the acid-base character of its oxides are researched.
Why is a metal not called a base even though it destroys acid compounds?
A base is not simply a substance that reacts with an acid. A base is a substance that accepts or "steals" a hydrogen ion from an acid or produces hydroxide ions (OH-) in water. A metal does neither of these.
What substance is composed of a metal plus a hydroxide?
A base (also called an alkali) is a substance that consists of a metal ion combined with a hydroxide ion. Examples are sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide.
What is a substance that gives up hydrogen in a chemical reaction an alkali or a base oran acid or a metal?
acid
Is a base a compound that forms metal and nonmetal ions when it dissolves in water?
No, a base is a substance that raises pH when added to water. While some bases do indeed release metal and nonmetal ions, many do not, and many that release metal/nonmetal ions are not bases.
A sudtance that contain hydrogen that may be replaced by a metal is a base?
A substance that contains hydrogen that may be replaced by a metal is an acid. A metal contains positive ions just like hydrogen, which makes it a viable substitute.
What is the difference between a base and an alkali?
Alkali is a basic, ionic salt of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal element. Alkalis are best known for being bases that dissolve in water. (Most common form is hydroxide.)A base is most commonly thought of as an aqueous substance that can accept H+ ions.A soluble base is also often referred to as an alkali if hydroxide ions (OH−) are involved."All alkali are bases but not all bases are alkali"
An acid is a substance that produces what in a solution?
Salts are made when an acid reacts with a base, carbonate or metal. The name of the salt formed depends on the metal in the base and the acid used. For example, salts made using hydrochloric acid are called chlorides
What was the philosophers stone and why were alchemists during the middle ages searching for it?
The philosophers' stone was a mythical object believed to be capable of turning base metals, such as lead, into gold. It was also thought either to be or to be capable of producing a substance called the "elixir of life," which could give a person eternal youth and good health. Alchemists were after it so they could be immortal, healthy, and rich.
Is zinc base metal?
Yes, zinc is a base metal.
What react with acids to give a salt and water?
Base forming(metal) oxide eg. CaO, CuO, K2O
What is a substance composed of a metal ion and a nonmetal ion?
Pure in what way? Table salt is an example of Sodium, a metal, mixing with Chlorine, a gas: NaCl
